Reduction Mammaplasty

Preoperative Recommendations:

1) Please notify us within two days of the scheduled surgical procedure, in case of flu-like symptoms or malaise.

2) Present for admission at the scheduled hospital, on the scheduled time.

3) Avoid alcoholic beverages or copious meals on the day before surgery.

4) Stop taking any weight losing medications seven days before the scheduled surgical procedure. This also includes diuretics.

5) Please reschedule your social, domestic or school activities in such a way as to avoid being indispensable to others for a period of approximately 20 days.

6) Avoid smoking at least during the 15 days preceding surgery.

7) Keep an 8 hours fasting interval before the scheduled time of the surgery.

8) Avoid any medication containing acetylsalicylic acid (i.e. aspirin) or any medication with anticoagulant effect, for at least 15 days before surgery.



Postoperative Recommendations:

1) You should avoid physical efforts during the first 30 days.

2) Please to not move your arms excessively. Follow the instructions received at hospital discharge, concerning arms movements.

3) Avoiding wetting the dressing until you are allowed to do so (usually on the second day after surgery).

4) Do not expose yourself to sunlight or cold weather, until otherwise determined.

5) Follow strictly the doctor's prescriptions.

6) Regular diet (except in specific cases, following appropriate instructions).

7) Do not worry about the shape of your breast in the intermediate phases. Bring all your questions to your doctor.